| Michael Kirkwood Monday, October 26, 2009 |
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| Hey my last teacher might have been Ms Slattery it's been a long time, i look forward to getting in touch with u. | |||
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| Michael Kirkwood Monday, October 26, 2009 |
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| Hello everyone i just found this page, for all of u who remember me year 77-78 my last year was in Ms Strickland class, hit me back. | |||
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| Duane Kimble Wednesday, September 30, 2009 |
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| Hello Hookway from Duane M. Kimble, Dallas TX, and Wayne N, Kimble, Los Angeles, CA. One of the 3 sets of twins in 71. Paula & Pamela Reginald & Regina Duane & Wayne God Bless | |||
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| Walter Fisher Monday, September 21, 2009 |
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The entire weekend was a moment in time I will never forget. Sincere thanks to those who helped to make it possible. Warmly, Walt Fisher: Hookway Class of '65 |
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| Jovanka Lumpkins Saturday, September 19, 2009 |
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I just want to say I enjoyed myself with all of you guys. I was so glad to see a lot of my classmates. Stephaine Yardbrough, Ida , Ronald Lewis, Tryone Allen, Francine Woods, Drake Jones and Nancy Pryor, Marsha Kimes and Phillip Smith. I was really glad to see them. Class of 1970. |
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| Gus Taylor Thursday, September 17, 2009 |
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Hi everybody sorry I missed this years reunion, but I was their in sprit. To all friends, classmate I love you all hope to see you at the next Reunion. |
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| Ellen D. Burroughs Tuesday, September 15, 2009 |
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| My sister, Nancy and I made the 2008 Reunion...I am sorry we missed this year's 2009 event. The pictures are great!! | |||
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| randolph robinson jr. Thursday, September 10, 2009 |
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hello west chatham, been a long long time. in 1991 i brought my band from peoria,il. to play at the reunion. since then i have been traveling all over the world playing music and producing acts. i have a website under construction now that tells my story of coming up in the hood playing in the neighborhood bands. sure hate that i missed this reunion,but put me down for the next one and i will alter my schedule to be there!! http://www.freewebs.com/rgrguitar/ |
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| bernadette hogan cannon Monday, September 7, 2009 |
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| it was good that i had the chance to stay the whole day at the reunion. i enjoyed seening everybody, most of all had so much fun with ava terry rita steven williams and my borther bernard see you guys next year. =) | |||
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| carole roberts Friday, September 4, 2009 |
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it was nice to see people i have not seen it a long while. william martin !! i enjoyd it and will attend the next one. looking at the picturs and remembering names thanks to the committee . job well done!! |
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| Sandra "Bunny" (Darden) Wednesday, September 2, 2009 |
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| Boo Hoo!!! I thought nothing would ever keep me away from what I look forward to every two years...and that's seeing all my friends from W.C...but it did. I was at home sick and the thoughts of what I was missing made me even sicker!!! This is the first one I have missed, but I never intend to miss another one. I pray these reunions continue for years to come. I do my part in spreading the word, and hope everyone else does, too. LOVE YOU GUYS!!! | |||
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| Bernita Turner Monday, August 31, 2009 |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WEST CHATHAM IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION'S NEW ADMINISTRATION SANDRA HARRISON, BERNITA TURNER AND ALPHONSE MOORE AND THE WCIA STEERING COMMITTE FOR PROVIDING FOOD FOR OVER 300 PEOPLE AS WELL AS PROVIDING OUR CHILDREN WITH 260 BOOK BAGS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FROM DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. |
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| Bernita Turner Monday, August 31, 2009 |
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As in years past it has and will always be a pleasure to see everyone return to the community of our blessed youth!! GOD BLESS YOU UNTIL THE NEXT TIME THANK'S TO THE WEST CHATHAM IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO ENJOY A THREE DAY WEEKEND WITH A WONDERFUL PARADE, LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD FOR ALL!!!! |
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| charles louis searcy sr Monday, August 31, 2009 |
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| To the families who never left West Chatham May God bless you because you are truly the backbone of the neighborhood. keep up the good work on Saturday, August 29, 2009 I came to the reunion it was so much joy and love in the air. To everyone who helped in this great event may God bless you to I've never been to anything like this before in my life and to all of you who came to the park looks so nice may God bless you all hope to see you at the next one | |||
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| Lori Pearson Thursday, August 13, 2009 |
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| OMG, I just found this site...I really brings back memories of the good times and friends from Hookway and West Chatham. I am looking forward to attending some of the events at the end of the month. | |||
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| Benaye Foster Thursday, August 13, 2009 |
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Hello everyone, looking forward to seeing everyone at the reuion at the end of the month. |
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| Stephanie Yarborough-Norris Friday, July 31, 2009 |
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What a great website! I have taken a stroll down memory lane. The pictures made me smile, the memories made me laugh and the memorial made me sad. I would love to see my classmates from the Class of 1970! |
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| ronald hayes Sunday, July 26, 2009 |
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| Just found this website. Hope to see all my old classmates this year. Great memories! | |||
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| Delyte Adams-Lawrence Friday, July 17, 2009 |
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| Looking forward to this year's reunion and connecting with former classmates! See you soon. | |||
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| Tim Tyler Wednesday, July 15, 2009 |
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| My how time flies! | |||
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| Terry L. Tyler Sunday, June 28, 2009 |
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Thanks for the memories... |
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| Rick Brown Thursday, June 25, 2009 |
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| I remember doing talent shows at Hookway playing the drums with Daryl and Lesie Jones. Playing cross the river. Just all the great times back in the day. | |||
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| WILLIE (LURCH) TINES Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
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HOOKWAY, CLASS OF 1974 " BASKETBALL ANYONE " |
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| Bruce Wierzechowski - 78 Wednesday, June 17, 2009 |
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| Been overseas a LONG time yall and hope to make one of these! Anyhow, take care of each other; look out for each other and SAVE ME A shot of YAK! loll! GOod to see so many names on the Hookway walls! | |||
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| WILLIE (LURCH) TINES Thursday, June 11, 2009 |
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HOOKWAY CLASS OF 1974 " BASKETBALL ANYONE " |
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| Cynthia E. Lyle-Rhodes (Flournoy) Thursday, June 11, 2009 |
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| Looking forward to seeing everyone this year. I would love to RSVP | |||
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| Felicia I.Greathouse Wednesday, June 10, 2009 |
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| see you when i get there! | |||
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| Felicia Greathouse Wednesday, June 10, 2009 |
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| It's truely a blessing to connect with old friends | |||
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| Dot McKeever-Weathersby Wednesday, June 3, 2009 |
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| I am looking forward to seeing everyone in August (2009). I'm planning on bringing my parents - remember my father- the custodian at Hookway? He's 86 years young and still kickin' and so is my mom. | |||
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| Alvin Smith Sunday, May 31, 2009 |
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| Home Run Fence !!!!! | |||
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| Darryl Marshall - Class of 71 Friday, April 10, 2009 |
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Talk about a long time! Thanks for reminding me of the good ole days!! I'll try to make it to the picnic this year. |
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| Earl Terry Tuesday, April 7, 2009 |
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| I'm really enj oying watching this year's reunion take shape, with the dinner dance in the park and the school being opened for us to visit. Having said that, i'm rather disappointed that my fellow classmates have'nt taken part in the process. Remember, we were on of the last classes out of Hookway (1978) and we'll have to carry the torch in later years...There's still time to get on board....come ou to the next meeting..... | |||
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| Janice Webb--67 Wednesday, March 18, 2009 |
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| Lookung forward to attending another great event. We need your pictures. West Chatham softball, any events you attended. Church events. Girl Scouts West ChathamBarbetetts. We need your input. We will be meeting on Fr. march 27 at 7:00 p.m. Feel free to drop off your pictures. I will be ther to accept them. | |||
| Margaret (Taylor) Burks Tuesday, February 24, 2009 |
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| I enjoyed looking at the pictures. Thanks sis. I look forward to making my memories. | |||
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| Donna Shelton Marquez Tuesday, February 3, 2009 |
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NICE PHOTOS AVA...THANKS FOR SHARING THE MEMORIES! :) DONNA |
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| Margaret (Taylor) Burks Saturday, January 3, 2009 |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! West Chatham and all my Hookway Classmates, I haven't made the past reunions. I will be there this year. Holla at me class of '79. |
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| alfred j bellinger Sunday, December 28, 2008 |
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| i had a good time 2008 seeing all the people that i grew up with my brother paul had a good time to hope my brother lloyd will attend looking forward to seeing everyone again it was a blast | |||
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| Erdis Cannon Sunday, December 21, 2008 |
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| Wassup! Class of 74'! I missed the runion last year, but will attend next year. Man, the memories too many to list. I'm looking forward to seeing familiar faces. Thanks to classmate Vanessa Smiley for informing me about the sight! | |||
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| Qelilah Solomon/Jorgette Coleman Wednesday, November 26, 2008 |
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I went to Hookway from 1957-1962. I graduated and went to Calumet Highschool. My sister is Deborah Coleman. Larry Woods and I were token officers of the newspaper. I live in Texas and Deborah lives in California. Some of my classmates are: Larry Woods Curtis Green Ponchita Demetrya David Steen Larry Suggs |
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| gwendalyn Blair (Ray) Wednesday, October 8, 2008 |
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| Hi, I am really elated that Jackie gave me this inforamtion concerning this web site. I was a graduate of Hookway in 1968. We lived on 79th. and Harvard. I am looking forward to being a part of this reunion association. I am now a Minister and work for a church as their Strategic Development Director and I won my own Event Planning Consulant Company. I am looking forward to seeing all of you. | |||
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| Minyan (Mimi) Lumpkins Payton Sunday, September 14, 2008 |
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Hello my fellow Hookway classmates. I was in the 2nd grade when Hookway closed and dreaded the fact that my brother and myself had to go to Westcott. I now leave in California and have been for the past 21 years, but my mother still leaves in our house on 79th and Yale. I would love to hear from my old classmates so hit me up. The main reason I am on this site is because my brother Michael Lumpkins RIP passed away September 12, 2008. I am currently in town and wanted all of his old friends to know. My family is trying to have his funeral this coming Friday September 19, 2008 at Taylor's funeral home on 79th street. Feel free to drop by and offer your condolences. 7941 S. Yale. My phone number is 310-864-5879. Hope to hear from anyone! I will update the information regarding the funeral arrangements as soon as everything is definite. |
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| Bootsie Sunday, August 10, 2008 |
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Hey Everybody! It was a fun day 08/02/2008 and good to see all who came out. As you know it was open to Calumet alumni and a brunch was on the agenda on Sunday afternoon. I went to the brunch and to my surprise Dwight Kendall (81st Harvard) was there and who else popped up by chance and no connection with the reunion---Yolanda Strong (81st LaSalle). I didn't get a chance to give Yolanda details of this site but she still looks the same. |
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| Thaddeus Phat Tony Cheese and Macaronni Labranche Friday, August 8, 2008 |
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| What's up everybody. I was in 8th grade when hookway closed in 1981. They made us go to westcott YUk!!! I can't wait to the next reunion DeAndre Baker told me about this web page. OH YEA THIS IS A MESSAGE TO MY SISTER JACKIE STOP TRYING TO GET YOUR FLIRT ON WITH STEVEN PEARSON. HA HA HA!!! | |||
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| Horace D. Flournoy Friday, August 1, 2008 |
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Anyone heard from Rhonda Tatham or Mrs. Buckney? Dorothea (my little sister-Class of 1971) passed 3 years ago. |
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| Carolyn Gully Alexander Friday, July 4, 2008 |
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| Hi, everyone. I am Miss Hookway 1975. I lived across the street from Hookway for many years. Reunions are great. I enjoy seeing the faces of those that I have not seen since grammar school. I will see you all August 2, 2008. Love, Carolyn | |||
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| Valenda Martin Wednesday, July 2, 2008 |
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I hope to see more of my classmates from class of 1977 at the next reunion. I enjoyed the last reunion and it brought back a lot of memories. I enjoyed my years at Hookway. |
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| Bootsie Tuesday, July 1, 2008 |
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| Just want to tell/remind everyone to go back to the Welcome page on this site and read the notice about the upcoming reunion at West Chatham Park on Aug. 2, 2008. It's a reunion for all former Calumet & Hookway students and West Chatham people and families! Please contact me @ Mona.Collymore@bp.com for details. Let's do it again! | |||
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| jacquelyn Labranche Sunday, June 22, 2008 |
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| hello to all my classmates and peers.I wish i've could have been there to see all of you again.my memory from Hookway was dancing in those talent shows doing the robot.if anyone wants to contact me and talk about old times here is my email adreses it's jackie@yahoo .com and hi steven pearson i'll always remember you. | |||
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| Melody Muldrow Monday, January 21, 2008 |
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| It's was so nice to receive this website and hear that everyone is doing so well. I which I would have know about the reunions. | |||
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| Cynthia (Muldrow) Dillinghham Sunday, January 20, 2008 |
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| I was very excited to come across this website and see so many faces and names from the past! | |||
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| Valeria Martin Sunday, October 21, 2007 |
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| I am so sorry I was not able to attend the reunion. I am now working for myself and I had a project to complete that weekend. But I got to talk to a few of my classmates via Pamela Henderson Evans cell phone. I called her and she passed her phone around to some classmates I haven't talk to in ages. So I enjoyed the reunion vicariously. | |||
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| James D. Lawson Jr. Friday, August 31, 2007 |
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| Each time that I come on this website I find something great. Speaking of great, I cannot explain how much fun I had at the picnic on August 4th 2007. My anticipation was high before the reunion, but it went to another level once I got to the park. Man, I saw classmates that I haven't seen since we graduated in 1971(Judy Brown). Truly an honor. Also, thanks to my sisters Celeste and Charmagne for putting up with me for 5 hours. Finally, God blessed me on that Saturday. I was able have non stop conversations with outstanding people, remember past events, and actually recature my youth for a few hours with the most beautiful human beings on this planet. Thanks for allowing me back into your lives and God's blessings to all of you. Until next summer. James Lawson | |||
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| Cheryl Lockett (Samuels) Monday, August 20, 2007 |
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| I really enjoyed myself. The last 2 years have been so much fun--developing, planning and directing the reunions. I worked with some outstanding people--some I knew at Hookway--some I just met. Many friendships were made. The reunion, though, is bigger than what we actually see (rekindling relationships and having a big party for ourselves). It's a bigger plan. Stay Tuned!!! | |||
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| stacey arrington Sunday, August 19, 2007 |
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| i guess i was not good enough to be in the pictures,,,but its ok,,i took enough..and by the way i would have been their longer...but i got put out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
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| Phil Smith Sunday, August 19, 2007 |
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| looking forward to the next get togehter-reunion lol | |||
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| VICTOR R. HORNE Monday, August 6, 2007 |
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| THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES GOD BLESS EVERYONE. VICTOR HORNE CLASS OF 1969. | |||
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| Donna Blue Monday, August 6, 2007 |
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| I just also wanted to add that the pictures on the fence is what REALLY made the reunion. It was a trip to see my Kindergarten picture looking just like my sister Stooky's identical twin grandaughters, Kayla and Kyla! So, KUDOS to Janice Webb for her hard work in putting it together. And if you did not see your picture up there, its because you did not bring it to her so she could photocopy it and put it up there, so next time if you want to be on the board...................... | |||
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| Chales Wagner Monday, August 6, 2007 |
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| It was great seeing everybody August 4th! It's been about 38 years since I saw the class of 1971. I left in the 7th grade and moved east to the Jackson Park Highlands. I'm looking forward to the next reunion! | |||
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| Paula James-Webber Saturday, August 4, 2007 |
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| Hi All, Thanks for the memories! It was nice seeing Rita Brown, Sharon Hudson, Bobby Ware, The Anderson Brothers, The Wilburns, The Blues, Cynthia Arnold, Larry Smith, and the rest of the Hookway Family. I had a great time! Paula Webber | |||
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| Stephanie Odom Tuesday, July 31, 2007 |
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| Hello you guys, I hope you all have fun. I just found out about the renuion..I hope I will make the next one. May GOD be with you and trust him!!! have fun!!! Rodney Daniels will stand in for me. | |||
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| Jacqueline Cheatham Monday, July 30, 2007 |
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| This is an empressive website. I should be getting prepared to go to work but, I've been perusing this site for at least 30 minutes. | |||
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| Paula Webber Saturday, July 28, 2007 |
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| This is a great website! Thanks for giving us a networking tool to stay in touch with everyone. Also thanks for keeping the best times of our lives alive! Hookway will always be remembered God Bless you, Paula James-Webber | |||
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| Donna Blue Thursday, July 26, 2007 |
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| Hey Guys! Looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend! We have got a really great set up for the weekend starting Friday, August 3rd with an after work set/Meet & Greet at Some Place Else just off I-57 at 111th. KUDOS to Margo (Phillips) Strotter who will be providing the catering. She has really reached out and supported us in a GREAT BIG WAY!!! Following that, we're gonna get our picnic on on Saturday, August 4th, and wake up with us some JESUS on Sunday, August 5th!!!! And we do owe Him praise for once again, bringing us together under good circumstances, after all, we don't know who we may or may not see again!!!!! By the way, we are still taking donations in any way you can! Being a part of the event is so much more than just coming out guys............help if you can. Love you all and hope to see you there! Donna | |||
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| Marcia D. Cloutier Wednesday, July 25, 2007 |
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| Hi to all who graduated class of 1960, hope the years have been good to you. Love to hear from any of my classmates. | |||
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| Earl Terry Tuesday, July 24, 2007 |
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| Hey ya'll looking foward to this year's reunion even more since I'm on the commitee. Last year I attended as I guest but this year I'm watching it take shape. I know will we have a good turn out. Looking foward to my class of '78 friend being in attendance. C-ya there!! | |||
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| VICTOR HORNE Monday, July 23, 2007 |
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| CROSS THE RIVER NEED I SAY MORE? | |||
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| Janice Webb Class of 67 Monday, July 23, 2007 |
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| Looking forward to the reunion. If you have any class pictures, please remember to bring copies. We want you to be a part of our memories. See you there. | |||
| sharon george bedingfield Monday, July 23, 2007 |
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| it was so good to get this information from mr. norman bacon a family friend and resident of west chatam. i must tell you all i had a permanent smile on my face...for those were some of the best years of my life! and to find out about some of the people that i had forgotten about, was the best!. i still remember almost everyone being called by there first and last names. and mr. carter, ms. brown these people i will never, never forget. where is karen barnett? i can tell you where keena tate is we have been friends since our fight in 2nd grade, i talk to stephanie(pollack) mundane on birthday and special occasions. i am older now and all your names are familiar, i just cannot place the faces. more pictures! (smile) love ya hookway, hope to see ya on friday! p.s. some of you know me , i am brenda george's sister! | |||
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| brenda george ross Monday, July 23, 2007 |
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| my sister told me about the reunion and web site and i am planning to be at the meet and greet friday night. hope to see all my old friends there. | |||
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| Donna Blue Friday, July 13, 2007 |
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| Hey Yall, What's Uppppppp??? I'm looking forward to seeing all my long lost friends again in what 2-3 more weeks?!!! WOW how the time has flown! So as you can see, time waits for ABSOLUTELY noone!!! So please make arrangements to be there.......the "Those who have passed on" list is getting longer and longer." As a matter of fact, let me take this time right, now to say "THANK YOU" to all of you who supported the Blues on the loss of our brother, Kenny. I'm sure most of you know how it feels to receive so much love and support at a time such as this. Much love to you all. This is why as long as I live, I will not miss a reunion if I can help it! Love, love, Donna | |||
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| Pamela James Strain Friday, July 13, 2007 |
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| Wow! It has been a long time! Dwight, What's up! I know you remember my match making days (smile). Bernadette..Hey Now.....tell Khrushchev hello.....Janet great to see you are still on top of West Chatham's business. Billy Stepney...how are those drums....I can confirm that Drake is no longer a bully!(smile)......Peace to my brothers of the struggle..Bill and Darnell Smith! | |||
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| Janet Doss Thursday, July 12, 2007 |
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| Hookway and West Chatham were the "good old days." Remember Miss O'Neil seemed to really get excited when she made us learn "square dances" for the Day Camp Show. Little black kids square dancing-- every year. Mrs. Jefferson the Hookway librarian yanked my ear and made me stand in the hall because I asked her why we had to learn the Dewey Decimal System. "Catch a girl, kiss a girl." Why did we wait anxiously for the "mosquito man" to come so we could play in the white smoke. My daddy standing on 1st base with his khakis pulled up to his chest, high-top sneakers & no socks -- hollering at Haywood, Ecchie Blue and the rest of the Dodgers, "You just gave the game away." The Dodgers rarely lost. The Little League All Stars going to Thillens to play and hoping there was room in the car for me & Tiny. | |||
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| Felicia Greathouse Tuesday, July 10, 2007 |
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| what's happen Chatham, i've been unable to attend the pass reunions , but i'm look forward to seeing everyone next month. until then take care | |||
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| Martha Mason Tuesday, July 10, 2007 |
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| Does anyone have pictures from the 5th Grade/ Class 1960? I remember my class did a play "His Majestys Ship Pinafore" and it would be heart warming to see any memoirs of that time. God Bless You! | |||
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| Denise Blue-Clemons Thursday, July 5, 2007 |
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| Looking forward to seeing everyone the weekend of August 3-5, 2007, missed the last one but won't miss this one for the world! | |||
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| anita cloutier bridge Monday, July 2, 2007 |
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| west chatham was our garden of eden. we lived such wonderful lives. i tell people all of the time that i grew up in a great place and have so many childhood memories. i have a message for sandra bunny darden -- piggy 3! | |||
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| Paula James Webber Monday, June 25, 2007 |
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| Hi I went to Hookway class of 1971. remember the twins Pam and Paula James of West Chatham? I am looking for Rosemary Farr, Rita Mayfield, and lots more from class of 1971. See you there! | |||
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| Latricia "Tish" Baker Friday, June 1, 2007 |
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| Hello Family, I went to Hookway from 1975-1981 (I was in 5th grade when Hookway closed and we were all sent to Westcott). Anyway, I still consider myself family. My brothers and sisters are Charles Baker Jr. (now deceased), Danita Smith, DeAndre Baker, Anthony Baker, and JoAnn "Peaches" Baker. My whole family went to Hookway. I was thrilled to be able to sign the guestbook. Peace! | |||
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| Sarnia Cotton Tuesday, May 15, 2007 |
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| I attended a Hookway reunion in 1986 (I think), and it was great. I just heard about this one, and think its great that folks are keeping it together. Please, let me hear from my friends from 'back in the day'. | |||
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| kirkland Dion Crossley Wednesday, May 9, 2007 |
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| i had a fantastic time at the reunion. i cant wait til the next one. | |||
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| Jewell (Pasco) Thompson Tuesday, May 8, 2007 |
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| does anybody remember who the gym teacher was at Hookway. Around the late 60's, early70's. | |||
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| Robert B. Lewis "Bobby" Tuesday, May 8, 2007 |
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| What's up Fam! Hey sorry I won't be able to make the reunion I'm in the Middle East until Jan.2009, but after that I'll be able to attend them all. I live in Charlotte,NC when I am in the USA. So holla at me! Class of 79 ! Big Bob! | |||
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| Karen (Lewis) Woodward-Banks Tuesday, May 8, 2007 |
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| What's Up West Chatham and Hookway Classmates!!! I am truly upset that I have missed the reunions. Thanks to my brother, Bobby he brought my kids home one summer (I live in Texas now) and my kids have attended a reunion before, but not their mom! Now that my youngest daughter attends college in Chicago, my mom living in Lansing, IL, many family and friends still living in Chicago, well, I hope to make this year's reunion. In the past, I either barely missed the dates traveling before or after the event. It would be great to see many of you again. It is truly awesome to see what you all have done making this an annual event! All the memories, the people, teachers, this website, etc. is amazing. When I mention to people that my old elementary school/neighborhood has these reunions, it is hard for them to believe it! I still know that no matter where I live. . . West Chatham still remains where my heart is! This is where my heart was filled, broken, mended, repaired, fixed, nourished and grown, and that was GOOD! Until we meet again! Karen | |||
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| Cheryl Saturday, May 5, 2007 |
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| I look forward to the 60's / 70's fundraiser party on May 18th. It's a appetizer (mini reunion) getting us ready for the main course (actual reunion). I also look forward to the Soul Train Line. | |||
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| Darrel Leftwich "Oochie" Saturday, May 5, 2007 |
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| I have this years neighborhood summer reunion locked into my calendar. This is a truly inspiring web site for all of us that attended and grew up around Hookway! I cannot attend 5/18/07 but say hello to all for me! | |||
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| Pam Allen Saturday, February 17, 2007 |
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| Truly Blessed is what are Community was and still is today. I loved growing up with everybody especially my little league teams, after school days with friends in the playground at Hookway. You know with the bigger kids hanging out with their cars parked on the lot playing basketball, strikeout and softball. The parades to open the summer activities in the park. I'm especially thankful to the parents and older kids who devoted time to all those activities. Let's keep the memories of West Chatham alive as well as those who have gone on to Glory. The Reunion was a lot of fun seeing my neighbors again. I Love All of You. GOD Bless Us All! | |||
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| Jewell (Pasco) Thompson Tuesday, January 30, 2007 |
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| Anybody know where Mrs. Kirby is or how to get in touch with her? | |||
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| Maria(Donehue) Silk Saturday, December 16, 2006 |
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| looking forward to the next reunion | |||
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| Billie Stepney Jr. Monday, November 6, 2006 |
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| I am sorry that I did not get a chance to see everyone and to take part in all of the activities on that day, but,I was really pleased that the reunion was a GREAT success. GOD BLESS......... | |||
| lynette blue turner (tiny) Tuesday, October 17, 2006 |
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| boy did i have a ball at the reunion.it was so nice to see everybody.i hope we could make it an annual event.oh yeah,too the committe. i was listening when you called my sister & brother's name.thank you very much that really touched me. | |||
| Denise Blue-Clemons Thursday, October 5, 2006 |
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| Okay, so I wasn't able to make it to this reunion but you know I represented everything else going on in West Chatham. I truly hate I missed yall. It seems like you guys had so much fun. I hope the committee plans to do this again next year. Please do it again next year! Kudos to Class of 1977! | |||
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| DWIGHT VARNER Thursday, October 5, 2006 |
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| I LEFT HOOKWAY IN 1970,KEEP IN TOUCH I WOULD LOVE TO SEE ALL OF YOU,ALL OF YOU STAY POSITIVE AND HEALTHY. | |||
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| jerald mitchell Saturday, September 30, 2006 |
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| it was great seeing all of you be safe | |||
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| Earl Terry Monday, September 18, 2006 |
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| The reunion was great!!! My thanks to Cheryl & the others for a job well done!!! Here's to another reunion in '07!!!! | |||
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| Mark Griffin Monday, September 11, 2006 |
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| It was great seeing so many people from the "good" old days. But where was Mark Davis and Lawrence "Sonny" Travis - a couple of my best buddies from the hood! | |||
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| Pamela Dallas Friday, September 8, 2006 |
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| I left the park after the reunion with a big smile on my face. It remained there evenwhen I spotted the ticket on my windshield! Thanks for the hugs they will carry me 'till next time. Most of my friends are green with envy when they hear about my being able to truly "go home" and see my West Chatam peeps. I had the privilege of seeing both my son(17) and daughter(14) graduate on the same stage I did in 1973. I barely remember the ceremonies because I spent my time staring at the WPA paintings still on the auditorium walls. Remember those gigantic pilgrims and indians looking down on us. My mother (Bunny Dallas - teacher's aide) was able to see my son graduate and felt the same awe. Unfortunately, she passed in Nov. 2004 and was not at my daughter's graduation. I know she would have loved seeing some of the kids she chased around the playground and scolded during recess. By the way, the day camp counselor's name was Mrs. O'Neil and she'd go ballistic when you couldn't decide if you wanted chocolate or white milk while it was being passed out at the back door of the field house. Go "Rookies" & "Old Timers". Piggy 2! | |||
| Nancy Burroughs Thursday, September 7, 2006 |
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| How refreshing it was looking at the pictures. It seems like the reunion was great. I now live in Oklahoma but if I know when I will try to make it next year. | |||
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| Martha Mason Wednesday, September 6, 2006 |
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| Hello, I attended Hookway Elementary School in the 5th grade 1958 - 1959. I remember a school play I was a part of "His Majestys Ship Pinafore" | |||
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| Donna Shelton Marquez Wednesday, September 6, 2006 |
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| It was so refreshing and sentimental to see all of my old friends, familiar faces and surroundings once again. The best years of my life were spent in West Chatham Park! I miss the good times and often think of my Dad who made many of those good times in the park special! Donna with Love! | |||
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| LARRY DONNELL SMITH {KID} Tuesday, September 5, 2006 |
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| CLASS OF 1972, All I have to say is three things:Always Do the right things for the right reasons and for the right cause. GOD BLESS US ALL { THE KID } | |||
| Charles R Adams Tuesday, September 5, 2006 |
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| I spent the entire week in Chicago the week before this missed event. Nobody mentioned it to me. I would have come back for it. Oh how I miss my childhood friends. | |||
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| Anthony Payne Monday, September 4, 2006 |
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| Class of '76 I really wish I could have made it to the reunion. Looks like you guys had a fun time. | |||
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| Bernadette(Cannon)Hogan Sunday, September 3, 2006 |
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| I am so sorry that i did not make the reunion this year.But to my class of 69,i will not miss the next one.I will bet my boots on that. | |||
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| Stanford Johnson Thursday, August 31, 2006 |
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| Hi, I wanted to let everyone know I used my education received at Hookway to the best of my ability. I am currently President of the Wisconsin Education Association Council which has 98,000 members. It is the 8th largest teacher's union the country. Hope all of you are doing well. If anybody know where Sheila Rucker is please let me know as I remember as a 7th grader getting my ass kicked over her. | |||
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| Russell Cheatham Wednesday, August 30, 2006 |
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| Even though I couldn't stay long it was nice to see everyone that I did see. | |||
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| Augustus(Gus) Taylor Wednesday, August 30, 2006 |
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| What a time I had seeing all those people in a place . Thanks for the memories Love You All GT | |||
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| Bobby Ware "76" Tuesday, August 29, 2006 |
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| . . . couldn't make this one but looking forward to next year. | |||
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| Diane L Battle-Turner Friday, August 25, 2006 |
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| It was nice to see a few buddies at the reunion. Yolanda Hill Wallace Jones is my cousin and I came all away from milwaukee, Wisconsin. I say Hi to everyone who remembers me. God bless you and keep you in his care. | |||
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| Janice Dixon Friday, August 25, 2006 |
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| I want to thank everyone for a great time. I felt like I was a part of Hookway. I had a great time. God Bless you all! Janice Dixon Church Clerk | |||
| Joseph Martin Friday, August 25, 2006 |
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| I Had great time on Saturday. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again real soon. A.k.A. Royce Glamour | |||
| Melody Adams Friday, August 25, 2006 |
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| I had such a wonderful time at the reunion. It was a pleasure seeing people I hadn't seen in a long time. I still tell people about the great childhood I had growing up in West Chathan when kids knew how to have fun. I hope this will become a tradition that will continue for a long time. | |||
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| Howard .T Mays Wednesday, August 23, 2006 |
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| class of 1977 | |||
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| Cheryl Wednesday, August 23, 2006 |
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| The reunion was really fun--seeing all my fellow Hookway School classmates. I just had to step back and look at what a success the picnic turned out to be and to really thank God for everything. God brought the right people to help plan the reunion (Everyone got along!!), God allowed me to interact with people from Hookway that I didn't know at school. God stopped the rain from coming down on us on a day where they predicted rain for the 19th a week in advance. Where there was not incidents at the reunion. THANKS GOD!!! (fOR EVERYTHING!!!!) | |||
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| Lynette (Lynn) Lyles-Chavers Wednesday, August 23, 2006 |
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| God is so Good. I was unable to attend most of the reunion, had a commitment I couldn't miss. I was able to attend a couple of planning meetings and help set-up reunion day morning, so I did get a chance to see some of my fellow West Chathamites. I did see some fantastic pictures, Thank You Bunny & Gail. The more pictures I saw, the sorrier I was for not being able to give and get my hugs. I brag all the time about how wonderful it was to grow up in a neighborhood like no other. Thank You God for placing us in the sacred garden of West Chatham. Looking forward to attending the next one! | |||
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| Sandra "Bunny" Darden Tuesday, August 22, 2006 |
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| Same time, next year??? What fun that was!!! Missed playing softball, but that allowed for more time to hug and squeeze old friends. West Chatham will always be HOME. | |||
| Bernita Smith Turner Monday, August 21, 2006 |
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| A good time had by all. It was just a pleasure to see so many old faces. You guys have aged so gracefully. Hope to see you all the next time around and maybe those that could not make this one will be on hand at the next. God continue to bless us all! | |||
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| Roneida Johnson-Martin Monday, August 21, 2006 |
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| Hello to all who graduated from Hookway in 1969! This is such a treat. Thanks to Laurene Hynson for informing me of this site. I hope all is well with my former classmates. Wow, is it 37 years? My husband of 26 years - Sherman, my 16 year old son - Christopher and I live in Gurnee so we're still in the "area". So good to read your comments and see the photos. Time has been very kind to all of you. Our former school looks beautiful. I was married in Commonwealth Church and who knows how many hours spent playing in the park. West Chatam still has it's charm. Best wished to everyone, Roneida | |||
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| Cedric Jones Monday, August 21, 2006 |
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| To all the people who put the reunion together, I salute you for a great job. To all my people from West Chatham. It was just good to see you and seeing some brought a tear to my eye. And yes, I saw my neighborhood love, And she still looks GOOD! Cedric | |||
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| Annette Lightfoot Sunday, August 20, 2006 |
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| Sorry I missed all the fun this weekend, Had a Wedding that I just couldn't miss . But I heard great things. | |||
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| Jovanka Lumpkins Saturday, August 19, 2006 |
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| I hope to see a lot of my classmates. I think of my old friends and wonder what are they doing. | |||
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| LAURENE HYNSON Friday, August 18, 2006 |
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| I AM SO SORRY THAT I'LL BE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE REUNION, BUT I'M AMONG THE VERY FEW ALUMNI THAT HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF RETURNING TO THE BUILDING ON A REGULAR BASIS. MY DAUGHTER IS A 6TH GRADER AND MY SON WAS GRADUATED IN JUNE! EVERY VISIT IS A WONDERFUL WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE! I'M STILL IN TOUCH WITH SEVERAL OF MY CLASSMATES FROM THE CLASS OF 1969 AND WE ALL HOLD OUR MEMORIES OF HOOKWAY VERY DEAR IN OUR HEARTS. BEST WISHES FOR A WONDERFUL EVENT! LAURENE JOY HYNSON CLASS OF '69 P.S. OWEN FUNCHES, DID I RECOGNIZE YOU IN ONE OF THOSE PICTURES???? | |||
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| Carole F. Lockett Thursday, August 17, 2006 |
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| Steven Riley Thursday, August 17, 2006 |
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| Seems like everyone is excited about the reunion. My aunts and grandmother went to Hookway. I'll be at the reunion helping out. See you There!!! | |||
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| Billy Samuels Thursday, August 17, 2006 |
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| My mother is excited about the reunion. She keeps entering the website and playing the music over and over again. | |||
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| Robert Sutton (Squirrel) Thursday, August 17, 2006 |
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| Sandra "Bunny" Shepherd Wednesday, August 16, 2006 |
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| Growing up in West Chatham set the tone for my life. Good nurturing from my parents and neighbors and seeing the wonderful examples our folks set, prepared me for parenthood. I was deeply saddened to read the names of fellow classmates we’ve lost over the years, but will be happy to see those of us still in the race. The only other thing I have to say is..."Piggy 1!!!" | |||
| carole roberts Wednesday, August 16, 2006 |
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| looking at this website has made me more excited about seeing everyone on saturday. bringing back memories can't wait !! | |||
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| Steven Williams Monday, August 14, 2006 |
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| Pam Allen Monday, August 14, 2006 |
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| Owen Funches Monday, August 14, 2006 |
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| Vienea Williams Stampley Monday, August 14, 2006 |
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| Cedric Jones Friday, August 11, 2006 |
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| There is no way I will miss seeing the girl I was in love with for years.And never told her. And I still want tell her next week. But seeing her will lAST me another 50 years! Hookway Boys Agianst The Park Boys Wow! | |||
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| SANDRA "BARBER" WATSON Thursday, August 10, 2006 |
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| It was a tree right at the end of the block on 81st and Harvard and when I was a little person we made it out of our baseball diamond, we played softball, we climbed that tree. , we talked under that tree. we had first kisses under that tree. The ice skating in the winter. remember the little field house, back in the day. what was that lady's name? the one that ran the park then and the day camp?school, the walk to Hookway in the winter. the fun we had! laughter. the nice neighbors, friendly caring neighbors! we enjoyed it! but our parents wanted more space, bigger house, so we moved. We never forgot West Chatam. It was a good and comforting experience in my childhood. | |||
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| Billy Smith Wednesday, August 9, 2006 |
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| It will be interesting to see some of our brothers and sisters who are blessed enough to still be waking up in the morning.Our face muscles will be stretching,teeth showing,and faces frowning....y'all no why-"west chatham laughter in the house".........laughter is our best medicine | |||
| Jewell Wednesday, August 9, 2006 |
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| I have always been proud of growing up in West Chatham and going to Hookway. We were fortunate to be in a real neighborhood, with neighbors, friends and teachers who cared. I am looking forward to the reunion! | |||
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| Janice Dixon Wednesday, August 9, 2006 |
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| I am churh clerk of Commonwealth Com. Church. I am glad to be apart of this reunion. Keep up the good work. Congratulations to classes of 1930-1980. | |||
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| Joesph Martin Wednesday, August 9, 2006 |
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| I hope to see you everyone on August 19, 2006. I am having a taping ( Royce Glamour Show) on Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Fenger High School 112th & Wallace. May God continue to bless you.cc | |||
| Mona Monday, August 7, 2006 |
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| I am excited about seeing faces of adults from years ago when I knew them as children and friends. I hope we have a wonderful turnout and that our children and grandchildren will have as much fun with each other as we had in West Chatham Park for many years! | |||
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| Cheryl Lynette Lockett-Samuels Monday, August 7, 2006 |
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| I'm excited about the reunion. Hope to see many old classmates, teachers, church members and neighbors. | |||
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| Kimberlyn Jeff Sunday, August 6, 2006 |
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| Hope to see you there, especially everyone onthe 82nd and Lasalle block. | |||
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